CEFR B1

duration

noun

Meaning

The length of time that something continues or lasts.

Examples

The duration of the concert was about three hours.
We were unaware of the duration of the flight delay.

Synonyms: length, period, term, span

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duration (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒʊˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The length of time that something continues or lasts.

Examples

The duration of the concert was about three hours.
We were unaware of the duration of the flight delay.
The project's duration was extended due to unforeseen issues.

How to Use duration

duration of (prepositional phrase): Specifies the length of time for a particular event or state. — "We need to know the duration of your stay."
for the duration (idiom): For the entire period of time that something lasts. — "She agreed to help for the duration of her vacation."

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